The Russians finished 0.62 seconds behind the winners.
The victory was won by the Norwegians Thomas Hölland Larsen and Even Nortug with a score of 14 minutes 19.34 seconds, while their compatriots Sindre Björnestad Skar and Howard Solos Teugböl (+0.42) took the second place.
Bolshunov and Retivykh are bronze medalists of the 2021 World Championship in the team sprint.
Earlier it was reported that Swedish skiers Maya Dalkvist and Jonna Sundling won the women's team sprint at the stage in Dresden.